Strong went on to say no other actresses were seriously considered for the role of Lucious Lyon's ex-wife. He also confirmed reports that producers offered Wesley Snipes the Luscious part, but Snipes declined. Still, Strong noted, "I always wanted Terrence."

Snipes played a similar character in the 1991 film "New Jack City."

Last week in an interview with TheWrap, Henson said she initially had concerns about taking the role because Cookie is so sassy.